Library Assistant Supervisor - Vernon

Library Assistant Supervisor

Permanent Part-time 24.5 hours/week

Okanagan Regional Library - Vernon Branch

The Okanagan Regional Library (ORL) is looking for an enthusiastic and organized individual to join our Vernon team as a Library Assistant Supervisor. In this dynamic role, you will support and lead circulation services, mentor staff, ensure excellent customer service, and contribute to the day-to-day success of the branch. This is a fantastic opportunity to bring your leadership and library experience to a thriving and community-oriented organization.

Okanagan Regional Library (ORL) is looking for our next Library Assistant Supervisor!

About the Okanagan Regional Library

Located in beautiful British Columbia, ORL stretches from the Rocky Mountains through the wine and fruit producing lands of the Okanagan Valley to the South Okanagan and west through the Similkameen. It is a vibrant library system, with 30 branches serving 26 diverse communities, over 300 employees, and a service population of over 400,000 people.

The opportunity

Embark on a fulfilling journey with Okanagan Regional Library (ORL) as a Library Assistant Supervisor and make a meaningful impact on the community!

Under the direction of the Branch Services Supervisor, the incumbent will:

• Assist with planning, organizing, scheduling and supervising circulation activities to ensure customers receive efficient and timely service.
• The incumbent assists the Branch Services Supervisor in the application of policies and procedures concerning the circulation of the library materials and also assists in the training of a team of Assistant Community Librarian staff.
• Provide leadership including evaluation, guidance, scheduling and training to Library Pages.
• Assumes the role and/or duties of Branch Services Supervisor when required.

The incumbent exercises some independent judgement and action with established library policies, procedures and practices.

Qualifications will include:

• Supervisory course from an accredited Library Technician Program or equivalent.
• Minimum two (2) year (full time equivalent) library circulation experience.

Pay Rate: $29.89 to $31.42 per hour

We thank all applicants for their interest in our organization; however, only short-listed applicants will be contacted.